Club Statement - Fan Sadly Passed - RIP

Dazzler21 · 8:00PM

Awful news to read coming home from a day out at Hever where I had spotty connectivity pages wouldn't load so assumed we'd just been called off to weather or something.

Frankie_de_Toro · 8:02PM

I didn't know him but it's obvious from all of the beautiful tributes on here that he was one of the best. What a sad day. RIP

sam3110 · 8:09PM

Reigning supporter of the year winner too, maybe as a small tribute the trophy can be named after him?

Jints · 8:11PM

I never spoke to him but I saw him lots of times at away matches and knew who he was. Particularly in the days when there were so few BAME people who went to games. RIP legend.

charente addick · 8:12PM

RIP fella, you’ll be truly missed.

Let’s not get too pious about the Pompey fans eh. I’m sure that, had they known the full extent of what happened, they’d have acted differently.

Siv_in_Norfolk · 8:13PM

RIP Legend
Went doing what he loved

cafc_se7 · 8:14PM

Just feel completely numb! A character who you just expect to see every time we follow our beloved team! I hope you have a good view up there Norm and may you rest in peace!

Thoughts are with your family, friends and everybody affected in the vicinity of the incident today!

Hope the lad who I read earlier was holding him before the emergency services got to Norm gets the care he deserves! He can be very very proud of himself!

Sonicstud85 · 8:18PM

Rest in peace. Really sad news. Thoughts with family x

RedPanda · 8:18PM

He was a lovely guy as well, the one time we spoke he complimented me on my Che Hales shirt. This was a while back, around the time you'd jokingly hear him saying Roma are putting in a cheeky bid for Kevin Lisbie.

He is as big a Charlton legend as almost anyone who's worn the shirt in our history.

palarsehater · 8:21PM

Sunk in now that your not going to see someone again, such a shame rip pal hope you get a good view of us from up there.

Eynsfordaddick · 8:35PM

So sad and such a lovely, friendly guy and superb fan. RIP

bigstemarra · 8:38PM

Guy was a legend; always brought a smile to my face whenever I saw him. Terrible news. RIP

charltonbob · 8:39PM

Very sad news. RIP Headphones Norm. Sincere condolences to family & friends

charltonbob · 8:43PM

TootingRedArmy said:

RIP to a True Charlton Legend

Today has been a heartbreaking day for everyone connected with Charlton Athletic. News of the passing of one of our most loyal Addicks during the match at Portsmouth has left us all stunned and deeply saddened.

He was a familiar face to so many of us a reassuring presence home and away, year after year. With his headphones, his distinctive look, and that trademark hat, he was part of the fabric of following Charlton. You didn’t need to know his name to know exactly who he was. He felt like part of the family, because he was.

From where we sat in the East Stand, we could tell instantly that something was seriously wrong. The atmosphere changed, and the football suddenly didn’t matter at all. We left the stadium feeling numb , and hearing later who it was and that he had passed has been simply devastating. It’s far too early, far too cruel, and it hurts.

Supporters like him are the heartbeat of our club. The many miles has he travelled, the hours spent in the covered end choir, the unshakeable loyalty through highs and lows, he was a very special Charlton supporter

One hopes the club will honour him properly on Tuesday evening with a minute’s silence

Rest in peace
A true Charlton legend, forever an Addick.

I'm not sure that they will, they may well come out with the old "If we do it for one etc".

Scratchingvalleycat · 8:44PM

Didn't go today due to family illness but watched on tv . So sad to hear who it was and recognise that he had been a regular part of the away matches i managed to attend and a regular part of all our home matches for so many years. It feels like a part of the Valley has left us, so poignant on the 33rd anniversary. RIP.

paulsturgess · 8:44PM

charltonbob said:

TootingRedArmy said:

RIP to a True Charlton Legend

Today has been a heartbreaking day for everyone connected with Charlton Athletic. News of the passing of one of our most loyal Addicks during the match at Portsmouth has left us all stunned and deeply saddened.

He was a familiar face to so many of us a reassuring presence home and away, year after year. With his headphones, his distinctive look, and that trademark hat, he was part of the fabric of following Charlton. You didn’t need to know his name to know exactly who he was. He felt like part of the family, because he was.

From where we sat in the East Stand, we could tell instantly that something was seriously wrong. The atmosphere changed, and the football suddenly didn’t matter at all. We left the stadium feeling numb , and hearing later who it was and that he had passed has been simply devastating. It’s far too early, far too cruel, and it hurts.

Supporters like him are the heartbeat of our club. The many miles has he travelled, the hours spent in the covered end choir, the unshakeable loyalty through highs and lows, he was a very special Charlton supporter

One hopes the club will honour him properly on Tuesday evening with a minute’s silence

Rest in peace
A true Charlton legend, forever an Addick.

I'm not sure that they will, they may well come out with the old "If we do it for one etc".

He collapsed and died during a life match at The Valley though.

se9addick · 8:47PM

charltonbob said:

TootingRedArmy said:

RIP to a True Charlton Legend

Today has been a heartbreaking day for everyone connected with Charlton Athletic. News of the passing of one of our most loyal Addicks during the match at Portsmouth has left us all stunned and deeply saddened.

He was a familiar face to so many of us a reassuring presence home and away, year after year. With his headphones, his distinctive look, and that trademark hat, he was part of the fabric of following Charlton. You didn’t need to know his name to know exactly who he was. He felt like part of the family, because he was.

From where we sat in the East Stand, we could tell instantly that something was seriously wrong. The atmosphere changed, and the football suddenly didn’t matter at all. We left the stadium feeling numb , and hearing later who it was and that he had passed has been simply devastating. It’s far too early, far too cruel, and it hurts.

Supporters like him are the heartbeat of our club. The many miles has he travelled, the hours spent in the covered end choir, the unshakeable loyalty through highs and lows, he was a very special Charlton supporter

One hopes the club will honour him properly on Tuesday evening with a minute’s silence

Rest in peace
A true Charlton legend, forever an Addick.

I'm not sure that they will, they may well come out with the old "If we do it for one etc".

Nonsense. He’ll definitely have tribute paid to him by the club.

Greenhithe · 8:48PM

I can’t get the sight of him laying there being treated out of my head. I loved the fact he was the row behind us. Haven’t really got any words. You’ll be missed Norm. I just feel very sad.

Plaaayer · 8:48PM

You don’t get more Charlton than him

RIP

cantersaddick · 8:50PM

Fuck. That photo doing the rounds of him on Wembley way. Got me.

Sword65pf · 8:50PM

charltonbob said:

TootingRedArmy said:

RIP to a True Charlton Legend

Today has been a heartbreaking day for everyone connected with Charlton Athletic. News of the passing of one of our most loyal Addicks during the match at Portsmouth has left us all stunned and deeply saddened.

He was a familiar face to so many of us a reassuring presence home and away, year after year. With his headphones, his distinctive look, and that trademark hat, he was part of the fabric of following Charlton. You didn’t need to know his name to know exactly who he was. He felt like part of the family, because he was.

From where we sat in the East Stand, we could tell instantly that something was seriously wrong. The atmosphere changed, and the football suddenly didn’t matter at all. We left the stadium feeling numb , and hearing later who it was and that he had passed has been simply devastating. It’s far too early, far too cruel, and it hurts.

Supporters like him are the heartbeat of our club. The many miles has he travelled, the hours spent in the covered end choir, the unshakeable loyalty through highs and lows, he was a very special Charlton supporter

One hopes the club will honour him properly on Tuesday evening with a minute’s silence

Rest in peace
A true Charlton legend, forever an Addick.

I'm not sure that they will, they may well come out with the old "If we do it for one etc".

I’m pretty sure they will, things have changed at the valley.

EugenesAxe · 8:52PM

guinnessaddick said:

How about putting this in the site banner? he deserves it

FinlandMatt · 8:54PM

Absolutely devastating news.

After reading a few pages of the tributes on here it became very clear who the fan was. Lovely gentlemen who always had time for a chat. Seen him at many away games over the years.

Shocked.

RIP

AFKABartram · 8:58PM

Greenhithe said:

I can’t get the sight of him laying there being treated out of my head. I loved the fact he was the row behind us. Haven’t really got any words. You’ll be missed Norm. I just feel very sad.

30 years ago now and brain getting hazy, but when it was North Lower my season ticket was in the back row of E Block, 2 or 3 seats along from him. He’d provide the scores to those around and it was a proper little community feel with everyone chatting and joking with each other. Me and my mates moved upstairs when the upper was built, but I proper loved those Covered End back of E block days.

Numbers · 9:00PM

Gribbo said:

Appreciate that social media can generally be a bit of a cesspit when it comes to most things, but I’ve got to say, the respect shown from the “football family” across the UK - on all the usual fan pages on Facebook and Instagram under His photo - is very humbling and genuinely impressive. It’s restored a little faith in humanity this evening. Well, it has for me at least.

Totally agree, and thought I’d share this from a Pompey fan

This morning began like any other, with a devoted supporter rising to watch his beloved team fight for three points. Football was more than a sport to him — it was a passion woven into his life, his memories, and his identity.

Tragically, he never got to see the result he hoped for. In a place that meant everything to him — the home of the club he loved — he passed away. Though the match may not have brought victory, he left this world in the colours, spirit, and heartbeat of the team that shaped so much of his joy.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with him, his family, and the wider Charlton family at this difficult time. Football brings us together as strangers and leaves us as friends, and today we mourn one of our own.

Bless you, my friend. You will be remembered not for the score, but for the love and loyalty you carried to your very last moment.

Rest in peace from a Pompey fan ❤️

Greenhithe · 9:02PM

AFKABartram said:

Greenhithe said:

I can’t get the sight of him laying there being treated out of my head. I loved the fact he was the row behind us. Haven’t really got any words. You’ll be missed Norm. I just feel very sad.

30 years ago now and brain getting hazy, but when it was North Lower my season ticket was in the back row of E Block, 2 or 3 seats along from him. He’d provide the scores to those around and it was a proper little community feel with everyone chatting and joking with each other. Me and my mates moved upstairs when the upper was built, but I proper loved those Covered End back of E block days.

That’s where we stand. Everyone knows each other and I love it there. The world was all good as long as he was in his seat. It’s heartbreaking mate. The empty seat will be very grim on Tuesday.